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How do you date Chinese porcelain?

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How do you date Chinese porcelain?

Chinese porcelain can usually be dated by form and decoration. However, copies and forgeries abound, so you should have an expert such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum examine your porcelain to accurately date it.

Lotus Gallery
Lotus GallerySeptember 15, 2020
Shop for 17th Century Chinese Porcelain on 1stDibs
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Kendi, Transitional Period, 17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
, Transitional Period, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid to late 17th century, China, for the Southeast Asian
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing Dynasty, late 17th - late 19th centuries, China
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Six VOC Chinese Export Style Blue and White Porcelain Chargers, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Six Japanese export style blue and white porcelain chargers, 20th century, China or Japan. The
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20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

French Ormolu Mounted Kangxi Period Famille Verte Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous centerpiece has been created by the fortuitous marriage of a 17th century, Kangxi
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Centerpieces

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Bronze

Japanese Imari Nanban Nesting Bowls, Set of 3, Showa Era, circa 1930s, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
four pairs of Dutchmen dressed in 17th century clothing, and a large stylized chrysanthemum leaf and
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Porcelain

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Lauren Hua, "Sepia Chrysanthemum 1", Mixed Media on Canvas, Contemporary
Located in Austin, TX
"Sepia Chrysanthemum I" by Lauren Hua, 2023 Acrylic, tempera, acrylic wash, mixed media 27.5" x 21.5" In this special commission for the gallery by local Austin based artist Lauren ...
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Japanese Kinrande Imari Octagonal Zodiac Bowl, Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese kinrande type Imari porcelain octagonal "fukuju" bowl with zodiac images, Taisho period, early 20th century, circa 1915, Japan. The octagonal bowl features a sho...
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain Quail Boxes, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite pair of Chinese Export famille verte biscuit porcelain "Nesting Quail" boxes with fitted hardwood stands, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The delightful pair of b...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain, Hardwood

Korean Blue and White Small Jar, Late Joseon Dynasty, c. 1895, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A darling and attractive Korean blu and white porcelain small jar, very late Joseon Dynasty, circa 1895, Korea. The small jar of squat form, with a slightly compressed globular body...
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Antique 1890s Korean Ceramics

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Porcelain

Korean Joseon Blue and White Small Jar, 18th/19th century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean blue and white decorated porcelain jar, Joseon Dynasty, 18th/19th century, Korea. This jar exudes character. The squat and slightly irregular shaped jar is formed ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Delft Blue and White Fluted Octagonal Jar, JV Duijn, 18th c, Netherlands
By Johannes Van Duijn, De Porceleyne Schotel
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Dutch Delft jar of octagonal shape with fluted sides, mark for Johannes Van Duijn, De Porceleyne Schotel Factory, 1764 - 1773, Delft, Holland, the Netherlands....
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Jars

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Faience, Pottery, Earthenware, Delft

Chinese Famille Rose Enameled Porcelain Guanyin, Zeng Longsheng, 1980's, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and vibrantly decorated Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain figure of Guanyin, marked Zeng Longsheng (1901 - 1964), but of later manufacture, circa 1980's, China. The t...
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

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